Prior to his time in Ottawa Michael served as Director of Communications for the BC NDP, where he directed award-winning ad campaigns, developed communications strategies for breakthrough by-elections and modernized the party’s communications tactics. Michael has worked on election campaigns and referenda at the municipal, provincial and federal level.

When he's not at work (which his partner Rachel contends is much too rare), Michael can be found in the kitchen, behind the lens of his camera, or playing with their dog Sula.